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How is electoral competition helpful to political parties and leaders to win elections?

A. Regular electoral competition provides incentives to political parties and leaders.

B. They know that if they raise issues that the people want to be raised, their popularity and chances of victory will increase in the elections.


C. But if they fail to satisfy the voters with their work, they will not be able to win again.


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We have seen why democracies need to have elections. But why do rulers in non-democratic countries need to hold elections?

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Like in Panchayats should we not have at least one-third seats in the Parliament and Assemblies reserved for women?

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What do you mean by election? Why is it needed in a democracy?

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List the ways to regulate and ensure free and fair elections.